GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK
April 6-9, 2026
Graduate Education Week celebrates our graduate students and helps undergraduates explore what's next.
Whether you're already planning your next step or just beginning to think about it,
Graduate Education Week
is a great chance to learn more, connect with the community, and explore what's possible.
Monday, April 6
Funding Your Graduate Education
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. EST Funding Your Graduate Education
Zoom
This virtual session will help you understand the full range of
funding options available to you at WCU. Whether you’re just
starting to explore graduate school or preparing to enroll, this
session will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to
make informed financial decisions.
REGISTER: FINANCIAL VIRTUAL SESSION
Tuesday, April 7
Graduate Open House
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Graduate Open House
SECC
Explore our master’s, doctoral, and graduate certificate and
certification programs while meeting faculty and connecting with
current students. Learn about financial aid, career services, and
other resources to support your journey.
Receive a $50 application fee waiver for attending!*
*Programs that use a centralized application system (CAS) will not be able to use
the waiver.
Wednesday, April 8
Grad School Hangout
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Unleash Your
Potential: Pet a Pup!
Academic Quad No registration to attend this event!
Take a break on the Quad and spend some time with the WCU
service dogs while learning more about becoming a graduate
student! Stop by to relax, pet the dogs, pick up some swag, and
ask questions about all things graduate school related, including
accelerated pathways that will save you time and money.
Thursday, April 9
Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's Pathways
Save time and money!
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Drop-In Individualized
Sessions
Sykes, Ballroom A No registration to attend this event!
Stop by Sykes to explore how you can get a head start on your
graduate degree. At this drop-in session, you’ll learn about 40+
accelerated pathways that allow you to earn graduate-level
credits while completing your undergraduate degree, saving you
time and money! You’ll also have the chance to meet one-on-one
with Graduate Admissions Counselors to talk through eligibility
requirements, next steps, and graduate programs that match your
goals. Plan ahead and make the most of your time at WCU!
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. EST Virtual Information
Session
Zoom
Parents and students are invited to join us online to learn about
our Accelerated Programs and how these pathways allow you to
earn graduate-level credits while completing your undergraduate
degree. During this virtual session, students and their families will
learn the eligibility requirements, next steps, and graduate programs
that match your goals.